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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.92, 13,164.08 and 2,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.92, 13,164.08 and 2,853 is: 4,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.92 : 13,164.08 = 2,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.92/13,164.08 = 2,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.92x = 13,164.08 × 2,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.92x = 37,557,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557,120.24/8,776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.08

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